Laravel<\/strong> is a popular PHP framework for building web applications. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install Laravel on AlmaLinux 8 using Nginx as the web server and securing it with a free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate.<\/p>\n Start by ensuring your system is up to date:<\/p>\n Install the necessary packages, including PHP and Nginx:<\/p>\n Start the Nginx service and enable it to run at startup:<\/p>\n Composer is a dependency manager for PHP, required for installing Laravel. Download and install Composer:<\/p>\n Create a directory for your Laravel application:<\/p>\n Use Composer to create a new Laravel project:<\/p>\n Set the correct permissions for the Laravel directory:<\/p>\n Create a new Nginx configuration file for your Laravel application:<\/p>\n Add the following configuration:<\/p>\n Replace Test the Nginx configuration for syntax errors:<\/p>\n If there are no errors, restart Nginx:<\/p>\n Install Certbot to obtain a free SSL certificate:<\/p>\n Run the following command to obtain and install your SSL certificate:<\/p>\n Follow the prompts to complete the process.<\/p>\n You have successfully installed Laravel on AlmaLinux 8 with Nginx and secured it using a free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate. This setup provides a robust platform for developing and hosting your web applications.<\/p>\n If you’re looking for a reliable hosting solution for your Laravel application, consider using . With Windows VPS<\/strong>, you can efficiently host your applications and ensure high performance. Whether you need or Windows VPSVirtual Private Servers<\/strong>, you’ll find a solution that fits your requirements.<\/p>\n For larger deployments or enterprise needs, explore Windows VPS<\/a> or Virtual Private Server Hosting Windows<\/strong>. Whether you’re located in the UK, Italy, or elsewhere, Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a> and UK VPS Windows<\/a> offer reliable hosting options. Visit Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> to discover the best hosting solutions for your Laravel deployment.<\/p>\nStep 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n
sudo dnf update<\/code><\/pre>\nStep 2: Install Required Packages<\/h2>\n
sudo dnf install -y nginx php php-cli php-fpm php-mysqlnd php-xml php-mbstring php-json php-zip<\/code><\/pre>\nStep 3: Start and Enable Nginx<\/h2>\n
sudo systemctl start nginx\r\nsudo systemctl enable nginx<\/code><\/pre>\nStep 4: Install Composer<\/h2>\n
curl -sS https:\/\/getcomposer.org\/installer | php\r\nsudo mv composer.phar \/usr\/local\/bin\/composer<\/code><\/pre>\nStep 5: Create a Directory for Laravel<\/h2>\n
sudo mkdir -p \/var\/www\/laravel\r\ncd \/var\/www\/laravel<\/code><\/pre>\nStep 6: Install Laravel<\/h2>\n
composer create-project --prefer-dist laravel\/laravel .<\/code><\/pre>\nStep 7: Set Permissions<\/h2>\n
sudo chown -R nginx:nginx \/var\/www\/laravel\r\nsudo chmod -R 775 \/var\/www\/laravel\/storage<\/code><\/pre>\nStep 8: Configure Nginx for Laravel<\/h2>\n
sudo nano \/etc\/nginx\/conf.d\/laravel.conf<\/code><\/pre>\nserver {\r\n listen 80;\r\n server_name your_domain.com;\r\n\r\n root \/var\/www\/laravel\/public;\r\n index index.php index.html index.htm;\r\n\r\n location \/ {\r\n try_files $uri $uri\/ \/index.php?$query_string;\r\n }\r\n\r\n location ~ \\.php$ {\r\n include snippets\/fastcgi-php.conf;\r\n fastcgi_pass unix:\/var\/run\/php-fpm\/www.sock;\r\n fastcgi_param SCRIPT_FILENAME $document_root$fastcgi_script_name;\r\n include fastcgi_params;\r\n }\r\n\r\n location ~ \/\\.ht {\r\n deny all;\r\n }\r\n }<\/code><\/pre>\nyour_domain.com<\/code> with your actual domain name.<\/p>\nStep 9: Test Nginx Configuration<\/h2>\n
sudo nginx -t<\/code><\/pre>\nsudo systemctl restart nginx<\/code><\/pre>\nStep 10: Install Certbot for Let’s Encrypt SSL<\/h2>\n
sudo dnf install certbot python3-certbot-nginx<\/code><\/pre>\nStep 11: Obtain a Free SSL Certificate<\/h2>\n
sudo certbot --nginx -d your_domain.com<\/code><\/pre>\nConclusion<\/h2>\n